($1,645+) Tacoma, WA to Portland, ME Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to Portland, ME

For the 3,145-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Portland, Maine, full-service movers cost between $3,201 and $16,582. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $356 - $2,372 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Tacoma generally start around $316 plus $133 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Tacoma to Portland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,201 - $7,576
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $5,076 - $10,396
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,742 - $16,582

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Tacoma to Portland.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Portland, ME

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Tacoma movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Portland, 78% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tacoma to Portland?

Maine Motor Transport Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Maine, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Tacoma, WA to Portland, ME

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Portland, Maine, cost between $2,016 and $7,499. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Portland. If you go over that window, storage in Tacoma adds around $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tacoma to Portland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,016 - $4,143
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,892 - $5,716
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,882 - $7,499

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $830 in Tacoma, WA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $89 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $178 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Portland, ME, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Tacoma to Portland?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Tacoma, WA to Portland, ME

Plan on $1,715 - $5,110 for a rental moving truck on the 3,145-mile route from Tacoma, Washington, to Portland, Maine. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,187 - $1,356
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Tacoma daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $1.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tacoma to Portland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,715 - $3,327
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,782 - $4,161
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,277 - $5,110

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $178 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $77 and $385 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,187 - $1,356 in fuel for the 3,145-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $830 in Tacoma, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tacoma to Portland?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Tacoma, WA to Portland, ME

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Tacoma, Washington, to Portland, Maine. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $2,181 and $4,757.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Tacoma to Portland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,968 - $3,838
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,181 - $4,757
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,984 - $6,567

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $89 and $178.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Tacoma, Washington, for roughly five hours typically average $830.

What are the best freight companies from Tacoma to Portland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Tacoma, WA vs Portland, ME

Day-to-day costs in Portland are close to what you're used to in Tacoma: cost of living index of 112 versus 123, with average rent of $1,991/mo compared to $1,650/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 54/100 and 44.45/100 in Tacoma versus 62/100 and 67.84/100 in Portland.